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How to get fromErie to Purdue Universityby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie to Purdue University by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    12h 33m
    $64–180

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationtrainCardinal
    13h 30m
    $103–220

  3. Drive 418.6 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Purdue Universitycar418.6 mi
    7h 30m
    $77–111

  4. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Erie Amtrak Station to Clevelandtrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle
    9h 37m
    $193–546

  5. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drivebus
    15h 58m
    $138–206

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Erie Amtrak Station to Clevelandtrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 20m
    $116–562

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 1m
    $146–793

  8. Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Indianapolis (IND)planeYYZ - IND
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Ford Hall - Stadium Aveshuttle
    11h 22m
    $306–912

Erie to Purdue University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to Purdue University via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Amtrak Station to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 13h 30m.

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